u/Meriaaaaa

Hey, I’m currently writing a short film scenario and I’d love honest opinions.
The story focuses on a very intense friendship between two boys who deeply care about each other and make major sacrifices for one another. I want it to feel emotional, beautiful, and meaningful rather than unrealistic or overly dramatic.
In your opinion, what makes a friendship between two male characters feel powerful or believable in a movie? Do you think emotional, sacrificial friendships between men are beautiful, or can they sometimes feel “too much” if not written well?
I’d genuinely love different perspectives, especially from men about male friendship dynamics.

I don’t really know how to start this, but I guess I just need to be honest. I’m a teenager and lately I’ve been struggling a lot with feeling alone. It’s not that I don’t like people actually, I feel like I have a lot to give. I’m someone who laughs easily, brings good energy, tries to stay positive, and I genuinely care about the people around me. I have big dreams, a clear vision for my future, and I know that with the right people, I could be an amazing friend. But the problem is… I can’t seem to find those people. It feels like everyone already has their circle, or they’re not really interested in building real connections anymore. Summer is coming and instead of feeling excited, I’m honestly just thinking about how I have no one to go out with, no one to share moments with, no one who really checks in on me. I’m not perfect I struggle sometimes with feeling down, maybe even depression but I’m trying. I’m really trying to build a life that feels meaningful, and I don’t want to do it alone. So I guess I’m asking: How do you actually find real friends these days? How do you meet people who genuinely care and want to build something real? If anyone has advice, or even feels the same way, I’d really like to hear it.